Blackfriars, Glasgow

Blackfriars Glasgow is a student accommodation in Glasgow city centre. This friendly community consists of 520 students, located in the Merchant area, with bus stops downstairs and quick access to the University of Strathclyde, City of Glasgow College and Glasgow Caledonian University. Blackfriars Glasgow is well-equipped with free table tennis tables and even parking spaces. There are many specialty supermarkets and restaurants in the surrounding area, making your life more convenient.

Room & Facility

Blackfriars student accommodation Glasgow has six floors, all En-suite rooms have a private bathroom, and the kitchen and living room are shared by 2~4 people and are equipped with a hob, oven, fridge, microwave, and other basic kitchen facilities. All rooms are fully furnished and equipped with bedding to help you settle in faster. Blackfriars Glasgow is equipped with first-class facilities to provide a comfortable living environment for students. The flats' elevator system ensures easy access to all floors. Study rooms offer space for those who need a quiet environment. The lounge area is the heart of community interaction and an excellent place for students to relax and connect. While everyone is busy with their studies, the laundry room ensures that everyone doesn't have to be disturbed by household chores. For bikers, the bike shed helps keep their property safe. To satisfy students who like snacks, the hall also always provides vending machines. 

Unite Students Blackfriars Glasgow offers diverse services designed to make the student experience easy and convenient. The reception desk in the lobby is operated by security and staff, who are always ready to help you. In addition, the apartments also have 24-hour security systems, including professional CCTV and fire systems, to respond to emergencies immediately. Blackfriars also provides biweekly cleaning services for common areas such as living rooms and kitchens.

Transport

The Blackfriars Street bus stop is just downstairs from the Blackfriars Glasgow for quick access to any university. It is also close to several universities: the Academy of Music and Sound is a 17-minute walk, the University of Strathclyde is a 5-minute walk, the City of Glasgow College is a 10-minute walk, and Glasgow Caledonian University is a 15-minute bus ride. However, the distance from Blackfriars Glasgow to University of Glasgow is a bit further away and is a 25-minute subway ride.

Location and What's Hot? 

Blackfriars student accommodation Glasgow is located on the east side of the city centre, where students can easily find different local stores.

• Supermarket: ALDI, Tesco, Sainsbury's, and SPAR
• Restaurants: Amore Ristorante e Pizzeria, The Italian Kitchen and Merchant Chippie
• Pubs & Bars: Black Bull, Murphy's Irish Bar and The Press Bar
• Attractions: The Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Police Museum, George Square, Barrowland Park